Good morning, Tyler.

Tyler's nonprofit community is thriving with more active groups than similarly-sized metros (Amarillo and Bryan-College Station) and spans sectors like healthcare, education, and youth.

As the holiday season nears, organizations are encouraging residents to volunteer and donate, strengthening local support.

Tyler officials remind residents to stay alert while shopping for holiday gifts and navigating busy roads this season.

They advise careful driving and attention in crowded areas to prevent mishaps.

Tyler-area bankers joined Bankers Bell Ringing Day to support the Salvation Army’s fundraising for local families, with donations set to benefit those in need throughout the year.

On Wednesday morning, the Salvation Army of Tyler held a drive through Angel Tree program for seniors and homebound residents, delivering gift bags to more than 400 angels.

The charity will host a similar drive through for over 1,500 children today.

East Texas first responders organized the Blue Santa program this holiday season, giving children $100 for a shopping spree to brighten Christmas.

Hundreds of local families received support to help ease holiday challenges.

Sthefany Flores, a 19-year-old teen, said that after her mother Reina was detained on her way to work and deported to her native country, she has had to care for her younger brother + take on new responsibilities at home.

An apartment fire at Park at Shiloh Apartments early Thursday left a Tyler family homeless when the blaze started in the balcony and spread to the attic around 4:30 a.m., displacing them for a few weeks although no injuries occurred.

A Tyler business owner earned a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30, gaining national recognition for innovative work.

The achievement highlights local talent and boosts pride in our business community.

Dave & Buster's is set to open a new 23,000 sqft location at The Village at Cumberland Park on S.

Broadway Ave (with a $4.5 million build) where a park currently sits. Construction will begin soon, though the exact start date remains unknown.

Local churches in Tyler are hosting Christmas Eve and Day services featuring candlelight prayers, Las Posadas, musical concerts, and family gatherings.

Services at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception begin at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve (children’s mass, followed by Spanish and concert options) with Midnight Mass on Christmas Day.

Research from the American Heart Association shows heart attack deaths reach their highest point at the end of December, a finding that urges Tyler residents to be mindful of heart health during the busy season.

Kaegan Ash (from Mt. Enterprise) is nearing Texas’s all-time single-season rushing record and is focused on leading his team toward its first state championship.

His standout performance has caught the attention of local fans.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9:00 p.m. — The SportsZone Bar and Grill — Tickets available online only — Celebrate the season in your ugliest sweater with games, contests, and festive cheer in Downtown Tyler.

The Rider Open Mic Night

6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Texas African American Museum — Affordable tickets include refreshments — Share your talents or enjoy a night of music and poetry.

Angela Owen Live Comedy Show

7-10:15 p.m. — Rose City Comedy — Tickets from $74 — Enjoy a night of laughs with the talented Angela Owen in Tyler, TX.

Holiday Lights in the Garden

5-8 p.m. — Tyler Rose Garden — Free admission — Experience a spectacular holiday display of twinkling lights and festive music in a beautiful garden setting.